From: http://www.joyofbaking.com/SconesCoffeehouse.html
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (260 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
- 2/3 - 3/4 cup (160-80 ml) buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and place oven rack in middle of oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut the butter into small pieces and blend into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs.
- Add the buttermilk and vanilla extract to the flour mixture and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently. Form into a 7 in (18 cm) round that is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Use a 2 1/2 inch (6.5 cm) round biscuit cutter to cut the dough into circles.
- Transfer the scones to the baking sheet and brush the tops with a little milk.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Can be stored at room temperature for a few days.
- Makes ten 2 1/2 inch (6.5 cm) or 8 wedge-shaped scones.
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